Fátima Private Tour: Shrine, Sacred Way & Shepherds’ Hometown

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Meeting Point at the Tall Cross Alta of the Sanctuary

   10 min

2. During the transport to the shepherds' house, take a moment for a photograph at the Shepherds' Roundabout (without disembarking).

   5 min

3. We will walk a section of the Way of the Cross, starting from the 9th station out of a total of 14 stations commemorating the Passion of the Lord and a 15th corresponding to the Resurrection. Finally, we will reach the Calvary where a chapel dedicated to Saint Stephen is located. ** If you wish to complete the entire Way of the Cross, please select the option of an additional hour tour**.

   30 min

4. Passing through the Loca of the Angel, the sacred site where the Angel of Peace appeared to the shepherd children during both the first and third apparitions.

   10 min

5. Visit the home of Sister Lúcia, dating back to 1885. At the age of ten, she could neither read nor write when she first saw Our Lady at Cova da Iria, along with her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto. Lúcia was the only one of the three cousins who spoke with the Virgin Mary.

   15 min

6. Explore the Arneiro Well gained prominence due to the second apparition of the Angel of Peace in the summer of 1916.

   10 min

7. Discover the interior of the birthplace and residence of the Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, the youngest siblings of the Marto family who witnessed the apparitions of Our Lady. This historic dwelling, erected in 1888, offers a profound glimpse into their lives.

   15 min

8. Return transportation to the Sanctuary, passing by the church where the shepherd children were baptized for a photo opportunity (without disembarking).

   5 min

9. Located exactly where the three little shepherds used to play during the first apparition, this Basilica now houses the tombs of these witnesses who experienced the apparitions of Fátima.

   30 min

10. Here’s the revised translation with your requested phrase: --- Erected by the community in 1919, following a request from Our Lady during one of her apparitions, this sacred space features the image of Our Lady, symbolizing the exact spot where the shepherd children witnessed the heavenly visions on top of a holm oak tree. Take a moment to light a candle or collect water from the Sanctuary, connecting with the spiritual essence of this revered place.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 58 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Inspirational and Memorable tour!

  This tour was so inspiring and memorable for us! Our guide, Rita, was so personable and knowledgeable about Fatima! We really enjoyed our time with her!

  775bernadettepSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Our private tour of...

  Our private tour of Fatima was excellent in all respects and we would recommend it very highly. Our guide, Iara, was very informative, personable and she did not rush us at all. Overall for us, as practicing Catholics, it was a deeply meaningful experience. It is a three hour tour and there is considerable walking with some inclines involved so take that into account if you are considering by this tour.

  Michael_ASeptember 2026via Viator

• 5A must do tour for Fatima

  Amazing experience!! A must for Fátima. Our guide Beatriz was wonderful. Her knowledge of the history of Fatima was excellent. She was able to answer all our questions and was able to give us additional / extended information from what we knew. It was hot day and we appreciated the heads up on how to be prepared for our tour.

  Fabian_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5The ultimate Fátima experience

  Our private tour of Fatima was wonderful! Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and extremely thorough throughout the walking tour. He was professional, personable, and genuinely a great guy. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Fatima.

  FarAway29690640305August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5My family was so happy...

  My family was so happy with Anildo’s tour of Fatima. It was comprised of a thorough explanation of the rich history of Fatima, shared with clear admiration and excitement. We walked through some parts of the property prior to the tour, but gained far more insight with Anildo’s tour. Absolutely wonderful.

  Kayla_BAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Blown away by Fatima

  Blown away by Fatima and it was on a much bigger scale than what i expected. Anildo was a great guide and I recommend doing the full 4 hour tour. The hike up through the stations of the cross to the Hungarian Cavalry Monument was exceptional.

  P9461NDmarkpJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Coimbra

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 209 experiences we list in Coimbra.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 209.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Coimbra

Coimbra is a hill city on the Mondego River in central Portugal, home to a centuries-old university, a baroque library and its own style of fado.

Coimbra rises above the Mondego River in central Portugal and was the country's capital in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Its university, founded in 1290 and settled in Coimbra from 1537, is the oldest in Portugal, and the old campus on the hill is a UNESCO site with the gilded Joanina Library and a tall clock tower. Students still wear black academic capes.

Top-ranked sights in Coimbra: University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra).

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